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Mortality and Me

The conversation about death, dying and all that entails is now officially open. Why are we so scared to talk about death? Is it the unknown that frightens us? Yet, it is the ONE thing that we all have in common.Mortality and Me, hosted by Hilary Steel is not afraid to open up the conversations further. Looking at all aspects that present themselves in relation to death, dying and beyond.

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My First Father's Day, Without My Dad

June 19, 2020 • Hilary Steel • Season 1 • Episode 6

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Grief has been playing tricks on me again as I approach my first Father's Day without my Dad.
Even though I deal with death as part of my 'work' nothing can prepare you for when those grief tears will not stop flowing.
I cared for my Dad at home until the day he died yet I discovered that there are a few issues I have to deal with regarding his end of life care/experience...

This is an unscripted episode that is recorded in one go, which captures the authenticity of the moment.

As a practicing Funeral Celebrant I am not afraid to put my own emotions out there in the form of poetry and readings if it can help just one person start to grieve...then something is achieved out of pain.